Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jammu and Kashmir · Atholi (Paddar)
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M3.1 Earthquake near Atholi (Paddar), Jammu and Kashmir (India)
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About this earthquake
On August 14, 2026 at 06:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Atholi (Paddar), Jammu and Kashmir (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
Details
ID
d0a995042a229ee297c3c977ece0937d55ff3277
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 06:11:15 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.42400,
76.54600
Temperature
3.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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